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Blake Geoffrion is no longer serving as a scout with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Geoffrion will instead work for an executive recruiting firm's sports practice department. He had his playing career cut short after being hospitalized with a depressed skull fracture. Wed, Jun 4, 2014 06:47:00 PM

Blake Geoffrion has accepted a position as a pro scout with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Geoffrion retired at the age of 25 after his 2012-13 campaign was cut short when he was hospitalized with a depressed skull fracture. "It's definitely tough to think about never playing again," Geoffrion said. "But it's bittersweet, because I'm excited about this, the next chapter, the next opportunity. I can't wait to get started. I've always followed depth charts, and I've always kept track of the players in this league, what they can and can't do. It's definitely a passion of mine, and I'm excited to join the Blue Jackets." Tue, Jul 16, 2013 01:52:00 PM

Geoffrion's NHL career was cut short when he was hospitalized with a depressed skull fracture. He recently participated in the Nashville Predators' development camp, but he's still decided to take a step back from hockey. "I would like to thank Geoff Molson, Marc Bergevin, the entire Montreal Canadiens organization as well as the Hamilton Bulldogs organization for everything they have done for me. They have been unwavering in their support, professionalism and kindness. I cannot thank them enough," said Geoffrion. Mon, Jul 15, 2013 04:01:00 PM

Blake Geoffrion is participating in the Nashville Predators' development camp.

Geoffrion is an unrestricted free agent after completing his one-year contract with Montreal. His 2012-13 campaign was cut short when he was hospitalized with a depressed skull fracture. At one point he considered retiring, but he has fortunately recovered. It wouldn't be surprising if the Predators decide to sign him to a two-way contract this summer. Fri, Jul 12, 2013 09:00:00 AM

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His recovery is expected to take three months, so he should be ready for the start of training camp. Dubinsky had been dealing with the issue, but it wasn't getting any better with off-season rest, so he elected to have a procedure done to repair the problem.

"Eventually it's going to work out," Wennberg said. "Even though I have to wait a little longer than expected, that's a part of it. But you can't really let that get to your head. Right now, I'm focusing on training and focusing on [this] season and it's going to work out. Time will tell. I'm not too stressed out about it either." The 22-year-old center has been working on getting stronger during the summer. Wennberg is a restricted free agent after completing a three-year deal worth $4.2 million. He produced career-highs in 2016-17 with 13 goals, 46 assists and 59 points in 80 games. Wennberg intends to shoot more and is projected to play with Artemi Panarin this campaign, which should push him over the 60-point mark.

"I want to go there this year and make the team like last year, but I think now knowing all the staff, knowing all the players, I'm not nervous anymore," Dubois told Dhiren Mahiban of IIHF.com on Saturday. "Last year, I wanted to prove I can play the 200-foot game a little too much, played too safe, whereas this year I want to go there and have fun, play my game, play how I usually play. I think one of the big things that hurt me last year is I wasn't myself at camp. ... I was playing a game that I don't usually play. This year, I'm not going to do the same mistake twice." The third overall pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft will try to crack the Blue Jackets' roster out of training camp.

Lukas Sedlak will return to the lineup from an oblique injury on Tuesday night.

He has been out of action since Mar. 31 with the injury. This will be Sedlak's NHL playoff debut, as Columbus tries to avoid being eliminated in the first round by Pittsburgh. He had 13 points in 62 games with the Blue Jackets during the regular season.

Schroeder's new contract is a two-way deal in 2017-18 and one-way pact in 2018-19. He has shared between Minnesota and their minor-league affiliate for the last three seasons. Schroeder was acquired from the Wild last week in exchange for Dante Salituro. He has 17 goals and 40 points in 144 career NHL contests.

"Panarin has that dynamic one-on-one ability that we're looking for," Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen said, "somebody who can create an odd-man situation by beating a guy and creating space with his quickness, a guy who can make something out of nothing." Panarin is projected to soak up playing time on the power play and he is slated to play on a line with Alexander Wennberg.

Boone Jenner scored a power play goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The loss officially knocks the Blue Jackets from the playoffs. They came out desperate, as they fired 51 shots on Marc-Andre Fleury, but they were only able to beat him twice. Columbus got off to a great start in 2016-17, but it all ended in disappointing fashion. Jenner's power play goal closed the gap to 3-2 in the second period, but that's as close as the Jackets would come to tying it up. Jenner finishes the postseason with two goals and one assist in five games.

He has finished serving his one-game suspension for a cross-check on Pittsburgh's Tom Kuhnhackl. "I obviously regret the play," Calvert said. "I let down my teammates and wasn't able to help them (Sunday). It's what happened. There's no sense in me commenting on it now. We have to get ready for Game 4." Columbus will try to avoid being swept by the Penguins on Tuesday.

Motte will compete for a spot on the third or fourth line role after the Blue Jackets lost William Karlsson to the expansion draft. Columbus saw Motte in action at the University of Michigan when they were watching prospect Zach Werenski, so they are familiar with what he can bring to the table.

Sonny Milano will be a healthy scratch in Game 4 against Pittsburgh on Tuesday night.

Milano played 6:47 in Game 3, but the Jackets are looking to shake things up to avoid getting swept. Scott Hartnell, Lauri Korpikoski, Anton Forsberg and Markus Hannikainen will all watch from the press box.

Cam Atkinson may occupy a different spot on Columbus' power play this season.

It's expected that Artemi Panarin will take Atkinson's spot at the left half-wall on the top power-play unit, but the plan could change. "Panarin has had a ton of success on that off side with his one-timer," assistant coach Brad Larsen said. "If I was going to say right now, I would say he's going to start there. Cam has done an outstanding job there and we might shift him into the middle. Again, there are going to be discussions and we haven't really gotten into it." Atkinson has tallied a team-leading 25 power-play goals over the last four seasons and he racked up 21 points on the man advantage last year. If he can't adjust to the new position then he could be moved to the second unit.

Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno was named the winner of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy and the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award.

The King Clancy Award is given "to the player who best exemplifies leadership on and off the ice and who has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community," while the Messier Award is presented "to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season." This season, Foligno and his family committed $1 million to the Nationwide Children's Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital.

The Blue Jackets prevented Anderson from being taken by Vegas in the expansion draft with a trade and now they have to get a contract done. Columbus also has to sign RFA Alexander Wennberg, so GM Jarmo Kekalainen still has some important work to do before the start of training camp.

Oliver Bjorkstrand hopes to stay with the Blue Jackets for the entire year in 2017-18.

"That's my main focus this year, and I believe I'm ready to take that next step and really have an impact on the team, and hopefully I can help win some games," said Bjorkstrand. "As far as personal goals I don't have any. Obviously I want to score goals and all of that, but my first focus is to make the team and help the team out in any way I can." He contributed six goals and seven assists in 26 games last season. Bjorkstrand has generated 21 points in 38 matches at the NHL level over the past two years. He could start the upcoming campaign on the third line, but has the talent to move up so he is worth monitoring.

Zach Werenski will miss the next four-to-six weeks with facial fractures.

While the Columbus Blue Jackets have been eliminated from the playoffs, Werenski would have played for the United States at the World Championships had he remained healthy. He required stitches on the outside and insides of his face in addition to fracturing his orbital bone and a bone inside his sinus cavity. Fortunately, he won't need additional surgery. Werenski, who is a finalist for the Calder Trophy, had 11 goals and 47 points this season in 78 games. Not too shabby for a teenage defenseman. He is a must have next season in fantasy hockey. The injury occurred in Game 3 against Pittsburgh and Werenski could not play in the remainder of the series.

Jack Johnson is eager to get going this year after Columbus had a short playoff appearance on the heels of a superb regular season.

"I want to win. I just finished my 10th year, and my 11th year I want to win," said Johnson. "I hope every guy is taking the summer seriously, training and getting ready because whether you finished first in the regular season or snuck into the playoffs, if you lose in game five of the first round that's just not enough. So I'm definitely chomping at the bit, excited for next season because I'm excited every year." The Blue Jackets defender also stated that the Brandon Saad trade was tough for him because they were close friends, but he is looking forward to having Artemi Panarin as a teammate. Additionally, Johnson liked the stability of having one partner on the back end, David Savard, for the entire campaign.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have protected Ryan Murray in the expansion draft.

The Blue Jackets have been rumored to have made a trade with Vegas and Murray could still be on his way there. The protected list for the Blue Jackets is as follows: Cam Atkinson, Brandon Dubinsky, Nick Foligno, Scott Hartnell, Boone Jenner, Brandon Saad, Alexander Wennberg, Seth Jones, David Savard and Sergei Bobrovsky as well as Murray. Josh Anderson and Lauri Korpikoski lead the way as far as unprotected players are concerned but the proposed deal would save the Jackets from losing them.

Scott Harrington and Lauri Korpikoski will be scratched against Chicago on Friday.

Harrington has picked up just three points with 17 hits and 20 blocks in 18 games this season. While Korpikoski has been relegated to the bench with just seven games of action and no points since joining Columbus.

Carlsson was a minus-three on the night as he paired with Seth Jones on the blueline but none of the goals were his fault. He is expected to start once again on Sunday and could remain with the Blue Jackets in the playoffs. It was his NHL debut.

This is the second time that Bobrovsky has claimed the award after he previously won it for his work in the 2013 lockout shortened season. The last goalie to win this award multiple times was Tim Thomas in 2009 and then again in 2011. Bobrovsky posted a 2.06 GAA and .931 save percentage in 63 starts last season en route to a 41-17-5 record. He claimed 25 first place votes, beating out 2015-16 winner Braden Holtby, who got four first place votes.

Joonas Korpisalo has signed a two-year contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Korpisalo's deal is one-way and he'll come with a $900,000 annual cap hit. With this contract in place, it looks like Korpisalo will serve as Columbus' backup goaltender going forward. He had a 2.88 GAA and .905 save percentage in 14 games with Columbus last season.